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Electric vehicle named car of the year

<p>An electric vehicle has claimed Carsales' car of the year title for the second year running, with one judge saying it could prove a point to naysay...

Aust stocks dip as Ukraine war escalates

<p>The local share market fell 0.3 per cent despite more signs of US inflation decelerating, with a Russian missile blamed over two deaths in Poland.<...

Captain Cummins buoyant about England ODIs

<p>Pat Cummins has talked up Australia's three-match ODI series against England, starting four days after the T20 World Cup, as a challenge they are r...

Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio

<p>As the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standb...

Foley excited to take on Ireland's Sexton

<p>With Irish skipper Johnny Sexton recovering from a leg injury to face the Wallabies, Australia's Bernard Foley says it is special to take on the wo...

Lawyer says son 'framed' for mum's murder

<p>Melbourne man Thomas Bednar was framed for the killing of his mum Judy, 78, and there's a viable alternative suspect, his lawyers have told his mur...

Fears for Simmons as Philly return nears

<p>Ben Simmons faces a torrid time on his return to Philadelphia next week, 76ers legend Charles Barkley says, despite the Australian showing some NBA...

Tiwi Islanders held interests in gas field

<p>A lawyer representing traditional owners has argued against Santos' claims that the Tiwi Islanders did not need to be consulted on an offshore gas...

Bat behaviour sparks Hendra virus risk

<p>An Australian study has revealed encroachment into the habitat of bats is driving them into agricultural areas, increasing the risk of Hendra virus...

Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct

<p>Wages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.</p>

MPs commit to Aboriginal cultural council

<p>A diverse group of NSW politicians has committed to establishing an Aboriginal cultural heritage council which could make decisions about cultural...

Kewell hopes coach plays rising star Kuol

<p>Socceroos icon Harry Kewell has urged Socceroos coach Graham Arnold to launch 18-year-old rising star Garang Kuol onto the 2022 World Cup stage.</p...

Qld top cop can fix service, premier says

<p>Queensland's premier hasn't finished reading a report into the police response to domestic violence, but says the state's top officer has her suppo...

Pool-sharing site Swimply dives into Aust

<p>Swimply, which is trying to do for backyard swimming pools what Airbnb did for short-term rentals, is expanding into Australia, just in time for su...

Aussie UFC star reacts to short guy jab

<p>Alexander Volkanovski will become the first Australian to hold two UFC titles simultaneously if he can beat lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in...

Teens charged over murder and kidnapping

<p>Eight teenagers have been charged following a stabbing death and an alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's north east, with four arrested at Melbourne A...

Australia and China reset relationship

<p>A meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping has been hailed as an important move towards mending Australia-China diplomatic relations.</p>

Labor slams Liberals over Mark Latham link

<p>NSW Labor says the Liberals inviting divisive MP Mark Latham to speak at a fundraiser smacks of hypocrisy for his racist language.</p>

Australian alarm over Poland strikes

<p>Reports of stray Russian missiles killing two people in Poland are deeply concerning, the Australian government says.</p>

Hawks' finances strong ahead of election

<p>Hawthorn have defied poor on-field performances to post a strong financial result for 2022 as the AFL club's boardroom stoush reaches boiling point...